Summary:
The Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School is the sole school in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District, serving grades K-8 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school stands out for its consistently high science proficiency rates, exceeding the statewide average, as well as relatively strong English Language Arts proficiency. However, the school faces a concerning decline in math proficiency from the lower to upper grades, with only 14.7% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the statewide average of 28.6%.
The school maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 1.6% and spends $15,012 per student. With 38.05% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact educational opportunities. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1 suggests a focus on personalized learning, which could contribute to its strengths in science and English Language Arts.
While the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School outperforms the state average in some areas, its ranking within the district and state indicates room for improvement, particularly in addressing the decline in math proficiency. By closely analyzing the school's data and identifying both its strengths and areas of concern, the school can develop targeted strategies to enhance student learning and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
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